The Department of Animal Science offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Animal Science, or the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biological Sciences. Faculty and graduate students are actively involved in basic and/or applied research in the fields of nutrition, reproductive physiology, muscle biology, animal breeding, meat science, and animal production.

The Department is committed to providing graduate students with quality educational and research experiences and preparing them to meet the challenges of a competitive job market upon graduation.

Degrees Offered:

Master of Science in Animal Science

Doctor of Philosophy in:

Animal Science

Biological Sciences (with and area of study in Animal Science)

Available Options:

Master of Science

Option A

Doctor of Philosophy

60-credit-plan

90-credit-plan

Animal Science certificate - The certificate program is available to persons with an earned B.S. degree in animal science or related field, who have an interest in continuing their education in the field of animal sciences without completing a master’s degree

The following courses are a requirement of the program:

AS 541, Advanced Meat Science, 3 credits

AS 720, Advanced Selection of Domestic Animals, 3 credits

AS 732, Advanced Physiology of Reproduction, 3 credits

Select one of the following courses

AS 736, Monogastric Nutrition, 3 credits

AS 712, Ruminant Nutrition, 3 credit

Total number of credits required: 12

Areas of Study:

Animal Breeding

Meats

Muscle Biology

Reproductive Physiology

Ruminant Nutrition

Swine Nutrition

Additional Department Admission Requirements:

GRE: Not required

TOEFL: 550

Submission of a current résumé and a letter of application that outlines interests and goals (in addition to materials required by the Graduate School).

Core Requirements:

M.S. students are required to have one credit of Graduate Seminar.

Ph.D. students are required to have two credits of a Graduate Seminar.

All students are required to present a seminar on their thesis or dissertation.

Note:

A personal interview with the head of the major department should be arranged prior to registration.